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Insurance Town

Heath Shearon
Insurance
Insurance Industry
Networking
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance Technology
Canopy Connect
Smart Choice
Hard Market
Customer Experience
Technology In Insurance
Agency Operations
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Independent Insurance Agents
Marketing Strategies
Personal Branding
Personal Development
Mental Health
Small Business
Servant Leadership

Welcome to Insurance Town! Your host is the Mayor of Insurance Town, Heath Shearon. After many years in different parts of the insurance world, Heath wants to share his experience with you. Join in on conversations with Heath and many of the friends he's made along the way. Insurance Town is a production of Insurance Town LLC! Find more info at http/://www.Insurancetownpodcast.com Music: "Mornin, ... more

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This episode is live from the Santa Monica Peir at Insurance Fest 2026.

Sponsors:

Canopy Connect -Making it easier for agencies to collect insurance information directly from clients and prospects, helping speed up the quoting process and improve t... more

This week in Insurance Town, Mayor sits down with longtime friend and fellow insurance leader Heath Barnett, co-owner of Legacy, for a conversation about growth, culture, ownership, and building a business people actually want to be part of.

Heath B... more

in this weeks episode, Heath Shearon sits down with Rob Lopez, CEO of V!VA, for a wide-ranging conversation about insurance, outsourcing, virtual assistants, and AI. Rob shares how his path from broadcast journalism and sports radio led him back into... more

In this weeks episode the Mayor talks with Dave Rose, an agency operator at Bolt and former Liberty Mutual and Travelers leader, about what independent agents can learn from captive carriers, how connected distribution works, and how agencies can sta... more

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Recent Guests

Heath Barnett
CEO and co-owner building Legacy Insurance Group and a network of agencies across multiple states
Legacy Insurance Group
Episode: Can I Scale My Insurance Agency Without Losing My Culture?
Rob Lopez
CEO and founder of VIVA
VIVA
Episode: How do I grow my agency using Virtual Employees?
Dave Rose
Executive at Bolt, former agency/insurer leadership
Bolt
Episode: Where do I even start when it comes to AI in my agency?
Martin Mashalov
Co-founder of Gridpool, software entrepreneur
Gridpool
Episode: How do I close more prospects ?
Drake Lawhead
ITC organizer and speaker
ITC (Insurance Tech Conference)
Episode: How Can I Maximize My Conference Experience?
Christina Lucas
Executive at Google Cloud with a background in insurance tech and leadership across claims, technology, and product
Google Cloud
Episode: The Future of AI in Insurance with Christina Lucas {LIVE}
Jerry Ye
Co-founder of Relay, AI-driven solutions for insurance agencies
Relay
Episode: The Relay of information !
Jackson Rollo
President of Rollo Insurance Group, a second-generation family agency
Rollo Insurance Group
Episode: How to scale a family owned insurance agency.
Caleb Cramer
Founder/Executive at OneFort
OneFort
Episode: Is your AI Reactive or Proactive?

Host

Heath Shearon
Host of Insurance Town; introduces guests and guides conversations

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Informative and Inspiring

    Heath does a great job of bringing insights from his guest. What he means to the insurance industry is amazing!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MickUnplugged
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good Show

    I really enjoy listening to this show. I learn a lot, the mayor is good, the guest are informative, keep rocking along

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJ Carisimo
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcasts

    Great Experienced discussion of business!!

    Sometimes I am stuck with some important making the right decision on time. But this channel's discussion made it easy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan Morry
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome

    Really great listen and a show like this was really needed. Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jordan WT
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it!

    This is a great insurance podcast. It inspires and interests me. Thanks Heath🧡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michelle@William
    United States4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host balances energy and expertise, making complex topics approachable.
Heath brings guests with practical insights and actionable takeaways.
Audience notes the show's quality and value for agency growth and AI adoption.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How do I close more prospects ?
Q: What kinds of challenges in agency prospecting does Gridpool aim to solve?
Gridpool targets the inefficiencies in lead selection and timing by aligning prospects with carrier appetites and agency strategies, enabling faster follow-ups, better research, and more precise targeting to increase the likelihood of quotes and closed deals.
How Can I Maximize My Conference Experience?
Q: What makes ITC valuable for attendees, especially agents and brokers?
ITC combines practical, TED-style mic-drop sessions with a full expo, multiple tracks, and opportunities to meet hundreds of exhibitors, which enables attendees to gain tangible takeaways and build a real pipeline from networking and on-site conversations.
How Can I Maximize My Conference Experience?
Q: Tell me a little about Drake, where you came from and what led you to ITC and insurance conferences?
Drake describes growing up with a British accent after moving from Nebraska to England, his path through finance conferences, and how he joined ITC four years ago, eventually focusing on InsurTech and building event tracks that include independent agents.
The Future of AI in Insurance with Christina Lucas {LIVE}
Q: How does Google approach security and privacy in cloud for insurance data?
Google Cloud emphasizes treating data security as integral to product design, with compliance built-in across jurisdictions from the start, and leveraging extensive enterprise-grade security practices rather than retrofitting after deployment.
The Future of AI in Insurance with Christina Lucas {LIVE}
Q: What should the insurance industry lean into regarding AI and data?
Leaning into AI as a means to enhance customer relationships, becoming better risk advisors, and using AI tools to prep for meetings and engagements more efficiently, while prioritizing data-driven decision making.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Town

What is Insurance Town about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy show focused on practical insights for growing, modernizing, and operating insurance agencies, with a strong emphasis on technology, data, and AI-driven workflows. Episodes frequently explore agency management, client communications, AI adoption, and scalable growth through hands-on tactics, vendor partnerships, and real-world case studies. Notable standouts include ambitious tech-forward initiatives (and behind-the-scenes content projects) that aim to document transformation journeys, actionable playbooks for agents and leaders, and a preference for candid, practitioner-oriented conversations. The mix of agency-owners, tech founders, and industry leaders makes it particularly helpful for listeners seeking realistic strategies... more

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1. Heath Barnett
2. Rob Lopez
3. Dave Rose
4. Martin Mashalov
5. Drake Lawhead
6. Christina Lucas
7. Jerry Ye
8. Jackson Rollo

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